Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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